Aug 6 2012
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IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesOther DesignationsFabrication and Heat Treatment Machinability Welding Hot Working Cold Working AnnealingApplications
Introduction
UNS C16500 copper has good corrosion resistance and moderate strength. C16500 copper is slightly stronger than C16200. The following datasheet will provide details about UNS C16500 copper.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C16500 copper.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Cu |
98.6 |
| Cd |
0.8 |
| Sn |
0.6 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C16500 copper are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.89 g/cc |
0.321 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C16500 copper are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Tensile strength |
276-655 MPa |
40000-95000 psi |
| Yield strength |
97.0-490 MPa |
14100-71100 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 38.1 mm) |
53.00% |
53.00% |
| Modulus of elasticity |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
Other Designations
Equivalent materials to UNS C16500 copper are:
- ASTM B105
- ASTM B9
- UNS C16500
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
The machinability rate of UNS C16500 copper is 20.
Welding
Soldering, brazing, gas shielded arc welding and butt welding are considered as suitable welding processes, whereas processes such as oxyacetylene welding, coated metal arc welding, spot welding, and seam welding are not recommended for UNS C16500 copper.
Hot Working
UNS C16500 copper has good hot working property with the preferred hot working temperature being between 774 and 871°C (1425 and 1600°F).
Cold Working
UNS C16500 copper has excellent cold working properties.
Annealing
The annealing temperature of UNS C16500 copper is between and 427 and 788°C (800 and 1450°F).
Applications
The C16500 is mainly used for trolley wire. It is sometimes chosen for machined products.